When things go horribly wrong on the Ares 3 trip to Mars, Mark Watney is left behind, abandoned by his crew because they believe him to be dead. As soon as the mistake is realized, plans spring into motion to bring him home. But in the meantime, Mark must rely on every bit of training and every particle of common sense he has – not to mention a dark sense of humor – to stay alive. (This story was recently released as a film, starring Matt Damon.)